Schools; modifying the Parents' Bill of Rights; requiring written consent for certain instruction. Effective date. Emergency.

SB 1282 amends Oklahoma's Parents' Bill of Rights to require written parental consent before students receive sex education instruction or any instruction/presentations about sexuality. The bill directly affects parents and guardians of K-12 students in Oklahoma public schools, mandating they provide written permission for these specific educational activities. Key provisions include expanding parental consent rights to cover photograph creation (with limited exceptions) and requiring schools to provide written explanations for denying parental record access requests within a shortened timeframe. The bill also updates definitions and procedures for parental involvement in school decisions regarding their children's education and health.